What do Evan and Helena represent?

Evan’s character signifies the aforementioned apex artist identity, whereas Helena’s character represents the contradictory modern female—liberated while also constrained. First, Evan’s portrait of alpha-male dominance and egocentric sensibilities positions him as a brilliant artist who believes his ego is synonymous with art itself. Helena, meanwhile, endorses Evan’s superiority while simultaneously claiming her fierce independence and freedom. Combined, their characters create a complicated web of contradictions.